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SARASOTA TRANSPORT LLC
Columbus, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1702965 · MC 631969
No Safety Rating
Active 18 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-631969 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Hanover Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
16.7% OOS · 14 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 18 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC631969
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
The Hanover Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy AWW J365416
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1702965
MC Number
MC-631969
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 29, 2007
Authority Granted
February 27, 2008
Annual Mileage
722,060 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
4636 Shuster Road, Columbus, OH 43214
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Rick Levy
Officer 2
Martin L. Savko Sr.
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsDry BulkConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
16.7% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
37th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2025 | OH | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH12
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 44 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
8
Not Applicable
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner SD122 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHGNDV7JDJM0755 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner 114SD | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHG3DV2FHGE1072 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner 114SD | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHG3DV9FHGD3096 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner SD122 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3ALHGNDV0JDJM0757 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner SD122 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHGNDV3HDHY9658 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner SD122 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHGNDV3KDKT2379 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner SD122 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHGNDV3KDKT3113 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner SD122 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHGNDV5HDHY9659 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner SD122 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHGNDV5JDJM0754 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Western Star 47X Chassis | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 5KKWBPDV1TLWF3839 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (14)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2026 | 1508000222 | COLUMBUS OH | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALHGNDV0JDJM0757 |
OH PJT8681 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| August 27, 2026 | 1763000442 | PLAIN CITY OH | II | 1 | 1 | SAVKO MATERIALS | Truck Tractor |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKWBPDV1TLWF3839 |
OH PNY7128 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | 1508000149 | DELAWARE OH | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALHGNDV3KDKT2379 |
OH PNY7123 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| September 10, 2025 | 3277002070 | COLUMBUS OH | II | 9 | — | NONE | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALHGNDV7JDJM0755 |
OH PJT8685 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSAD-SA | OOSAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLOWZ | State/Local Laws - Other work/construction zone violations | |||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| July 31, 2025 | 3277001844 | COLUMBUS OH | III | 1 | — | NONE | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALHGNDV7JDJM0755 |
OH PJT8685 |
| 392.16AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| January 29, 2025 | 3265000195 | PATASKALA OH | III | — | — | SCIOTO READY MIX | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALHGNDV3KDKT3113 |
OH PWA1451 |
| July 18, 2024 | 3277012770 | ROADSIDE, OH | III | — | — | THE NATIONAL LIME & STONE COMPANY | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHG3DV9FHGD3096 |
OH PLL3588 |
| July 18, 2024 | 3277012766 | ROADSIDE, OH | III | 1 | — | SARASOTA TRANSPORT | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHG3DV2FHGE1072 |
OH PLL3589 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 18, 2024 | 3278016704 | ROADSIDE:, OH | III | — | — | NATIONAL LIME & STONE CO | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALHGNDV3HDHY9658 |
OH PJL6904 |
| July 1, 2024 | 3277012664 | ROADSIDE, OH | III | 1 | — | THE OLEN CORPORATION | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALHGNDV5JDJM0754 |
OH PJT8686 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL LIME AND STONE | 4 | July 18, 2024 |
| SCIOTO READY MIX | 2 | January 29, 2025 |
| SAVKO MATERIALS | 1 | August 27, 2026 |
| THE OLEN CORPORATION | 1 | July 1, 2024 |
| NATIONAL LIME | 1 | November 15, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 26, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 27, 2008 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| February 27, 2008 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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